Local News

This covered bridge was bought for $1 in 2013 from Dover, and broken into three sections. One section was installed two years ago, and the second and third sections were combined for a second bridge over the Tioga River in Belmont. (Courtesy photo/Ken Knowlton)
Reused span may connect area hiking trails
By ROGER AMSDEN, LACONIA DAILY SUN
BELMONT — The second of two covered bridges across the Tioga River is now in place, thanks to the efforts of... Read more

Letters

To The Daily Sun,
The Great Dane abuser has said so many times, "Unfair!" She puts the blame on other people. It was her who let those poor, defenseless dogs live in those disgusting conditions. They really need to put her in the same nasty conditions. Then just maybe she might get a clue how much of a rotten person she is, taking up air space.
The judge should just drop her case for good. She... Read more

Announcements

LACONIA — The Wolves EHL team, less than 24 hours after losing to the same opponent 14-2, responded last Sunday with a dramatic 3-2 win on home ice vs the Boston JR Rangers.
"Unbelievable resiliency and team grit," said GM/ Head Coach Andrew Trimble.
Rochester native Zander Allen scored first for the Wolves on a beautiful shorthanded tally in period 1. Adam Barnes scored in the second to give the Wolves the lead once again after the... Read more

Obituaries

MEREDITH — Jane I. Marett, 86, of Meredith, died on Feb. 9, 2018, at Meredith Bay Colony Club, Meredith.
Jane was born April 25, 1931, in Dover, the daughter of T. Charles and Ida Marett.
Jane was educated in the Dover schools, except for one year in Bradenton, Florida; and graduated in 1949.
Jane attended Keene Teachers College, Keene, graduating in 1953. She also took additional courses at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Connecticut.
Through... Read more

Calendar of Events

Library Events
Events at Laconia Public Library: Preschool Story Time (Ages 3 to 6), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Time (Birth to Age 3), 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Purl Jam: Knitting and Crochet Group, 2 to 4 p.m.; Cooking with Chocolate, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For details call 603-524-4775.Events at Gilford Public Library: Brown Bag Book Discussion, 12:30 to 1 p.m.; Home School Game Club, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.; Teen Tabletoppers, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.;... Read more

Columns

In a 1989 article in New Republic, Andrew Sullivan made what he called "a (conservative) case for gay marriage." Today same-sex marriage is legal everywhere in America, supported by majorities of voters and accepted as a part of American life.
Now Sullivan has cast his gaze on what he regards as a disturbing aspect of American life — the extension of speech suppression and "identity politics" from colleges and universities into the larger society. The hothouse... Read more